5 Amazing Beach Villas & Resorts Around the World

From curving coastlines of azure water to tropical palm trees and swinging hammocks, a summer getaway can be the perfect escape to paradise. If you’re thinking of packing your beach bags and visiting a summer destination, here are 5 amazing beach villas around the world to inspire your next summer holiday plans.

1. Tahiti Water Bungalow, French Polynesia

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The capital of French Polynesia, Tahiti is home to water bungalows perched at the end of wooden piers that jut out into the turquoise ocean and the famous swells of Tahiti. More moderately priced than their Bora Bora counterparts, prices start from around $408 per night in low season and many are within close proximity to Tahiti airport.

2. Krabi Resort, Thailand

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With thatched roof huts and private access to Ao Nang beach, Krabi Resort offers visitors a chance to soak up sunshine in a serene environment. Most rooms feature romantic four poster beds, floor to ceiling glass windows with views of blue pools, palm trees and ocean, and wood panel ceilings to keep things light and breezy. Pack some cotton shorts and straw hats to keep cool when heading to Ao Nang beach.

3. Ayada Resort, Maldives

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Home to amazing overwater bungalows offering a 360 degree view of crystal blue ocean, the Maldives offer plenty of options for a breathtaking villa stay. Ayada Resort is fringed with coral reefs for those who like to swim and snorkel with dolphins and amazing sea creatures. Enjoy an unobstructed view of the ocean sunset, take part in a meditative yoga class or dine in one of the resort’s six award winning restaurants.

4. Puerto Peñasco Sonora, Mexico

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Known for dune-backed sandy beaches and tidal pools, Puerto Penasco Sonora on the Gulf of California draws in hundreds of American tourists craving the ocean every year. From 5 star resorts to sun-washed beachside vacation rentals, a stay in Puerto Pensasco Sonora caters to all tastes and budgets. As the city is backed by rocky desert, be sure to bring comfortable sneakers or walking shoes if you plan on exploring the town’s surrounding areas.

5. Karma Kandara Resort, Bali

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A popular destination for Australian holidaymakers, the Indonesian Island of Bali is a serene blend of rice paddies, coral reefs, leafy forests sprawled around volcanic mountains and lively beachside towns. Sitting on top of an oceanside cliff, Karma Kandara Resort offers stunning Bali views, open semi-open air bathrooms, an infinity pool and a treehouse style gym.